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MOSES LAKE, Wash. (17OCT2017) – In response to an October 5 traffic stop by Moses Lake Police Department where a suspect was found with nearly eight pounds of methamphetamine and heroin, a subsequent Grant County INET investigation has led to an additional seven warrants served. Those busts netted 25 more pounds of methamphetamine, seven pounds of heroin, and 40 pounds of processed marijuana with a combined street value of $1.2-million.

Sheriff Tom Jones said, "This is huge. In fact, it's the largest drug seizure in the history of INET."

Arrested during this series of investigations was Maria Chavez Diaz, age 27, of Moses Lake. The suspect arrested on October 5 that led to these subsequent investigations, José Miranda, is now in Federal custody on drug charges.

The warrants were served on homes and storage units throughout the county. Also recovered were nine guns (two of them stolen), ballistic body armor, a money counter , and a metal detector.

Sheriff Tom Jones said, "Moses Lake Police Department's proactive traffic enforcement program that yielded the arrest of José Miranda was a significant contributor to the subsequent warrants and seizures. Well done, INET and MLPD. Together a tremendous amount of illegal drugs are out of our community."

INET, or the Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team, includes detectives from Grant County Sheriff's Office, Moses Lake Police Department, Ephrata Police Department, and Washington State Patrol.

CRIME TIPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Anyone who may have information can send information to crimetips@grantcountywa.gov. Tipsters can remain anonymous.